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1.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
The Two Traditions
(1982)
50 min | Documentary
Contrasting Shakespeare's elevated language with modern naturalistic speech.
Director: Peter Walker | Stars: John Barton, Mike Gwilym, Sheila Hancock, Lisa Harrow
Votes: 10
2. Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Documentary
John Barton holds a master class in how to play Shakespeare, using members of the RSC doing scenes, sonnets, and commentary as prime examples.
Stars: John Barton, David Suchet, Lisa Harrow, Alan Howard
Votes: 223
3.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Poetry and Hidden Poetry
(1982)
53 min | Documentary
The bard's unparalleled poetry is celebrated and examined in its glory.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: Peggy Ashcroft, John Barton, Lisa Harrow, Alan Howard
Votes: 7
4. The Sopranos (1999–2007)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama
New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano deals with personal and professional issues in his home and business life that affect his mental state, leading him to seek professional psychiatric counseling.
Stars: James Gandolfini, Lorraine Bracco, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli
Votes: 465,481
5.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode dated 28 January 2010
(2010)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Director: Alicia Ulrich | Stars: Christina Aguilera, Jessica Alba, Beyoncé, Jessica Biel
Votes: 11
6.
Made in Hollywood (2005– )
Episode:
Episode #7.9
(2011)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Director: Cleveland O'Neal III | Stars: Amy Adams, James Bobin, Asa Butterfield, Michael Fassbender
Votes: 7
7. Schindler's List (1993)
R | 195 min | Biography, Drama, History
In German-occupied Poland during World War II, industrialist Oskar Schindler gradually becomes concerned for his Jewish workforce after witnessing their persecution by the Nazis.
Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Caroline Goodall
Votes: 1,442,689 | Gross: $96.90M
8.
The Love School (1975– )
Episode:
The Brotherhood
(1975)
Drama
Story of Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood of Victorian artists.
Director: Robert Knights | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Peter Egan, Bernard Lloyd, David Collings
Votes: 11
9.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Language and Character
(1982)
51 min | Documentary
John Barton and the cast discuss how Shakespeare defines his character by the language they speak, and how the characters attempt to achieve their aims by means of what they say and how they say it.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: John Barton, Sinéad Cusack, Stephen Fry, Lisa Harrow
Votes: 11
10.
Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.2
(2001)
TV-14 | 95 min | Biography, Drama, War
The life of Anne Frank and her family from the winter 1943-1944 to end of WWII: their arrest in Amsterdam; deportation to Westerbork, Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen; return of Anne's father who discovers her diary.
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Tatjana Blacher, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 49
11. Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings LIVE Red Carpet World Premiere (2021 TV Special)
119 min | Talk-Show
Tune in for the live red carpet premiere of Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and see it in theaters on September 3, 2021.
Director: Bill Chapman | Stars: Victoria Alonso, Awkwafina, Dave Callaham, Fala Chen
Votes: 31
12.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Irony and Ambiguity
(1982)
52 min | Documentary
John Barton and the RSC actors consider the subtle shadings produced by irony, ambiguity and sarcasm, and how best to express them.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: John Barton, Tony Church, Susan Fleetwood, Mike Gwilym
Votes: 9
13. Schindler's List: 25 Years Later (2018 Video)
40 min | Documentary, Short
Perhaps Steven Spielberg's best movie! The amazing story of Oskar Schindler, who saved more than 3500 Jews from death during World War II. He bribed the Nazis to allow the 3500 to work in ... See full summary »
Stars: Embeth Davidtz, Caroline Goodall, Ben Kingsley, Liam Neeson
Votes: 153
14. Richard Attenborough: A Life in Film (2014)
Documentary
The life story of the film director, movie star and industry figure who furthered the cause of cinema: Lord Richard Attenborough.
Director: Sally Norris | Stars: Richard Attenborough, Candice Bergen, Michael Douglas, Julian Fellowes
Votes: 41
15.
Playing Shakespeare (1982)
Episode:
Passion and Coolness
(1982)
52 min | Documentary
Hamlet's advice to the players is the best-known acting instruction in theatrical history. John Barton and the RSC actors explore this essential mandate to be both natural and intellectual.
Director: John Carlaw | Stars: John Barton, Tony Church, Susan Fleetwood, Mike Gwilym
Votes: 7
16. Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
TV-PG | 65 min | Talk-Show
Famous actors, directors and writers reminisce about their careers and the philosophy behind their craft.
Stars: James Lipton, Ellen Burstyn, Elena Kobylina, Bradley Cooper
Votes: 5,457
17. Behind the Rules of Engagement (2000 Video)
24 min | Documentary, Short
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film Rules of Engagement (2000).
Director: Kevin Gorman | Stars: Anne Archer, Dale Dye, Cliff Fleming, William Friedkin
Votes: 10
18.
Perpetual Grace, LTD (2019)
Episode:
Fiveever
(2019)
TV-MA | 55 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Pa and Ma face off against the cartel sisters in Mexico, as James faces increasing pressure from Wesley back in Half Acre.
Director: James Whitaker | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Jimmi Simpson, Luis Guzmán, Damon Herriman
Votes: 127
19. Étoiles et toiles (1982–1986)
Documentary
Stars: Frédéric Mitterrand, Jean-Luc Godard, Clint Eastwood, Raoul Coutard
Votes: 105
20.
Anne Frank: The Whole Story (2001)
Episode:
Episode #1.1
(2001)
TV-14 | 85 min | Biography, Drama, War
The life of Anne Frank and her family from 1939 to the winter 1943-1944: pre-war fears, invasion of Netherlands by German troops, hiding in Amsterdam.
Director: Robert Dornhelm | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Tatjana Blacher, Brenda Blethyn
Votes: 48
21. The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
TV-14 | 40 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Making a satire out of the entire Late Night Show concept Scotsman Craig Ferguson hosts his show with a robot skeleton and a "horse" as his sidekicks. The show features the stereotypical parts of a Late Show, but all in their own, raw way.
Stars: Craig Ferguson, Shadoe Stevens, Josh Robert Thompson, Joseph Bolter
Votes: 11,472
22. The Colbert Report (2005–2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.
Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jay Katsir, Jon Stewart, Paul Dinello
Votes: 39,142
23. The King and I: Recording a Hollywood Dream (1993 TV Movie)
Documentary, Music
Director: Jeff McQueen | Stars: Julie Andrews, Peabo Bryson, Marilyn Horne, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 39
24.
The Love School (1975– )
Episode:
Beata Beatrix
(1975)
Drama
Director: Piers Haggard | Stars: Ben Kingsley, David Burke, Kenneth Colley, Sarah Benfield
Votes: 11
25.
Wetten, dass..? (1981– )
Episode:
Wetten, dass..? aus Düsseldorf
(2005)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Director: Frank Hof | Stars: Thomas Gottschalk, 50 Cent, Robin Berrenberg, Jacqueline Bisset
Votes: 19
26.
Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode:
Accepted Standards: Part 2
(1976)
TV-14 | Drama
Union's solicitor told Mrs. Flynn that without an autopsy, on her husband, it would be hard to prove a wrongful death case against Fulchester Plastics. Dr. Gill agrees but he adds that he found aspects of Mr. Flynn's death puzzling.
Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Laurence Hardy, Mary Miller, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Routledge
Votes: 7
27.
All or Nothing: Manchester City (2018)
Episode:
Welcome to Hell
(2018)
Not Rated | 46 min | Documentary, Reality-TV, Sport
City enter a defining week: the semi-finals of the Champions and wrap up the Premier in record time by winning against Manchester United. However, Guardiola's tactics are brought into question. Can his style of football succeed in England?
Director: Manuel Huerga | Stars: Sergio Agüero, Mikel Arteta, Txiqui Beguiristain, Ian Bennett
Votes: 274
28. An Audience with Adele (2021 TV Special)
TV-PG | 69 min | Documentary, Music
"One of the biggest artists of all time, Adele Adkins performs at the London Palladium in front of an audience of family, friends, fans and celebrities in an unforgettable night of music."
Director: Liz Clare | Stars: Adele, Olly Alexander, Mel B, Boy George
Votes: 477
29. 1001 Inventions and the Library of Secrets (2010)
13 min | Short, Family
Three teenagers are researching how the modern world has been impacted by the Dark Ages. They meet the Librarian who guides them through a journey of discovery about the ancient Golden Age.
Director: Alan Deakins | Stars: Ben Kingsley, James Holly, Courtney George, Rhiann Connor
Votes: 996
30. Jaguar: Rendezvous (2014 Video)
2 min | Short, Action
Why Brits play the villains in Hollywood? Its good to be bad.
Director: Tom Hooper | Stars: Cassandra Bell, Tom Hiddleston, Ben Kingsley, Mark Strong
Votes: 852
31. De película (1982–1990)
60 min
Stars: Isabel Mestres, José Ruiz, Emilio Linder, María Salerno
Votes: 136
32. How Shakespeare Changed My Life (2016 Video)
Short
How Shakespeare Changed My Life is an online series featuring interviews with many notable actors/artists describing a pivotal moment when Shakespeare literally changed their lives.
Director: Melinda Hall | Stars: F. Murray Abraham, Jim Beaver, Ray Bradbury, David Crystal
Votes: 8
33.
Wessex Tales (1973– )
Episode:
Barbara of the House of Grebe
(1973)
Drama
An naive young aristocrat flees an arranged marriage meant to restore her family fortune-- the young man she elopes with is poor but remarkably handsome. They land in Italy, where after brief happiness her lover is horribly burned.
Director: David Hugh Jones | Stars: Nick Brimble, Ben Kingsley, Joanna McCallum, Leslie Sands
Votes: 13
34.
Jackanory (1965–1996)
Episode:
The Magician of Samarkand
(2006)
60 min | Family, Fantasy
Director: Nick Willing | Stars: George Antoni, Gregg Chilingirian, Ben Kingsley, Elif Knight
Votes: 13
35.
BBC2 Playhouse (1973–1983)
Episode:
Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
(1979)
Drama
A dissident, Alexander, has been pronounced insane by the authorities (although he isn't), and finds himself sharing a cell with a genuine mental patient, Ivanov.
Directors: Roger Bamford, Trevor Nunn | Stars: James Harris, Ben Kingsley, Barbara Leigh-Hunt, Ian McKellen
Votes: 41
36.
Oxbridge Blues (1984– )
Episode:
Sleeps Six
(1984)
Drama
Producer Geoff and his wife Sherry invite his agent Philip and his fiance Jane to a holiday in the south of France. Unfortunately, Philip shows up alone, belligerent and on the verge of a nervous breakdown.
Director: James Cellan Jones | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Diane Keen, Jeremy Child, Alfred Marks
Votes: 13
37.
Perpetual Grace, LTD (2019)
Episode:
Felipe G. Usted. Almost First Mexican on the Moon. Part 1
(2019)
TV-MA | 49 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Pa commandeers the ice-cream truck, as James provokes a rattlesnake encounter and Felipe undertakes astronaut training.
Director: James Whitaker | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Jimmi Simpson, Luis Guzmán, Damon Herriman
Votes: 138
38.
Perpetual Grace, LTD (2019)
Episode:
Bull Face
(2019)
TV-MA | 46 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
James has a discussion with Glenn while New Leaf's problems mount.
Director: James Whitaker | Stars: Ben Kingsley, Jimmi Simpson, Luis Guzmán, Damon Herriman
Votes: 117
39. Shutter Island (2010)
R | 138 min | Mystery, Thriller
Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to an asylum on a remote island in order to investigate the disappearance of a patient, where Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the place.
Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 1,445,579 | Gross: $128.01M
40. Conan (2010–2021)
TV-14 | 42 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien and his co-host Andy Richter discuss current news topics and interview celebrities and personalities.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino and the Basic Cable Band, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 24,920
41. Independent Lens (1999– )
TV-14 | Documentary
Independent Lens is an award-winning PBS documentary series that streams on the PBS App and airs on public television. Independent Lens documentaries focus on stories of underrepresented ... See full summary »
Stars: America Ferrera, Terrence Howard, Stanley Tucci, Mary-Louise Parker
Votes: 628
42. Shutter Island: Into the Lighthouse (2010 Video)
21 min | Documentary, Short
This thoughtful, often fascinating featurette focuses on the film's psychiatric aspects and how consultant James Gilligan counseled the actors so they could better understand their ... See full summary »
Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio, Dante Ferretti, James Gilligan, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 129
43.
Inside the Actors Studio (1994– )
Episode:
Ben Kingsley
(2002)
TV-PG | Talk-Show
Interviewee: Ben Kingsley
Stars: James Lipton, Ben Kingsley
Votes: 19
44.
The Sopranos (1999–2007)
Episode:
Luxury Lounge
(2006)
TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama
Christopher and Carmine travel to Hollywood to take the next step in making their movie but quickly realize they're out of their depth. Artie feuds with Benny after his restaurant falls prey to one of Tony's scams.
Director: Danny Leiner | Stars: James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Michael Imperioli, Steven Van Zandt
Votes: 6,191
45.
Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode:
Lola: Part 1
(1976)
TV-14 | Drama
Lola Martin is on trial accused of persistently importuning for immoral purposes and striking Jeffrey Lent. The case is made more unusual as Lola Martin is a transvestite and gay man and ... See full summary »
Director: Colin Bucksey | Stars: Robin Bailey, Judy Parfitt, Ben Kingsley, Philip Sayer
Votes: 7
46.
Marvel Studios: Assembled (2021– )
Episode:
The Making of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
(2021)
TV-14 | 65 min | Documentary
Join Simu Liu for an inside look at Marvel Studios' "Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings".
Director: Brad Baruh | Stars: Simu Liu, Jonathan Schwartz, Kevin Feige, Destin Daniel Cretton
Votes: 448
47.
Crown Court (1972–2007)
Episode:
Accepted Standards: Part 3
(1976)
TV-14 | Drama
Brian Jones claims Dr. Baxter was jumping on the bandwagon and wanted to shutdown Fulchester Plastics. Arnold Griffiths runs the Health and Safety department and says the link between vinyl chloride and cancer was only discovered in 1974.
Director: Laurence Moody | Stars: Laurence Hardy, Mary Miller, Ben Kingsley, Patricia Routledge
Votes: 7
48.
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005–2015)
Episode:
Episode dated 27 May 2013
(2013)
TV-14 | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Director: Tim Mancinelli | Stars: Craig Ferguson, Ben Kingsley, Alia Shawkat, Shadoe Stevens
Votes: 44
49.
Entertainment Tonight (1981– )
Episode:
Episode #35.147
(2016)
TV-PG | News, Talk-Show
Sharon Stone, Courteney Cox, Susan Sarandon and Selma Blair discuss Mothers and Daughters (2016); Lori Loughlin talks about When Calls the Heart (2014); Mischa Barton was booted off Dancing... See full summary »
Director: Earnest Winborne | Stars: Nancy O'Dell, Kevin Frazier, Cameron Mathison, Samantha Harris
Votes: 19
50. All or Nothing: Manchester City (2018)
Not Rated | 50 min | Documentary, Reality-TV, Sport
Legendary coach Pep Guardiola leads his premiership football team through the 2017/18 season.
Stars: Ben Kingsley, Pep Guardiola, Brahim Díaz, Yaya Touré
Votes: 7,616